makes your fingers dance! A handy instrument with an enormous sound.
15 A Patented Instrument Conclusion The Xaphoon is a patented instrument. Music is the bridge between people and culture. The original MAUI XAPHOON® is produced from bamboo in Hawaii in the United States by the inventor, Brian Wittman. The CLASSIC XAPHOON®, the standardized version, was also developed The Xaphoon was developed as an instrument to carry along with you. by the inventor and is produced in Indiana in the United States.
14 3 Looking for the Problem No Sound • The mouthpiece is not far enough into the mouth. • The tenor saxophone reed is not completely covering the opening. Poor or Unclean Sound • One or more holes are not correctly covered. • The tenor saxophone reed should be replaced. • The mouthpiece is not far enough into the mouth. • Too much lip pressure. A typical mistake for someone who plays the clarinet. Lots of Screeching Sounds • Mouthpiece is too far into the mouth. • and/or too much lip pressure.
13 The Xaphoon The Origin of the Xaphoon I t was just a few years ago, that only a handful of people knew about the xaphoon. Today, the xaphoon has become a serious alternative to the recorder, a beginning instrument or an instrument played before changing to other reed instruments. chromatic 440 Hz the a' two octaves The idea for the reed instruments has its origin in the Arabian area.
12 5 Care of the Maui Xaphoon • The most important thing is that the instrument be allowed to dry after playing. • A small weight with a thin string and a cloth handkerchief tied to the end is the normal cleaning aid. • First remove the reed, put the weight into the pipe and pull the cloth through. This is the most conserving variation. • The flute cleaning swabs work, but are not the most suitable because they can easily damage the mouthpiece.
11 Playing Instructions Mouth Position The reeds T he Xaphoon is not difficult to learn to play. At the beginning it may be somewhat tiring, but you are quickly rewarded with a nice sound. At the beginning, it is recommended that you don't take the playing of the instrument too seriously. The most important thing is to get a feeling for the mouthpiece and to get your fingers arranged, to get used to the powerful blowing needed and to the higher lip pressure on the reed for the higher sounds.
10 7 Overblowing, Lip Pressure, Pitch Adjustment T he overblown sounds (the very high sounds, which are sometimes made unintentionally at the beginning) can be reached by placing the mouthpiece somewhat farther into the mouth and increasing the lip pressure. The instruments – if you want to try it – can be overblown twice. Lip Pressure T he lip pressure allows you to correct the pitch and attain the drawing and gliding into the sounds, which are typical for the instruments.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 Finger Position Table C For the C-Xaphoon sound / Transposed for the B-Xaphoon 1 ✽ ✽✽✽ For the B-Xaphoon sound Finger Position Table B ✽✽ ✽ ✽✽ ✽ Use increased lip pressure. ✽✽ Easier with the Maui Xaphoon. Cover all holes, overblow and lower lip pressure. ✽✽✽ ✽✽✽ Overblow starting here.
